Chapter 1591: Chapter 51: The True Dragon Tendon! (Part 2)
This is no longer just a simple network of veins but more like extended flood dragons, containing explosive strength.
He spread his five fingers wide, then suddenly clenched them into a fist.
Boom ——
The air compressed in his hand and then exploded abruptly.
He could feel the air flowing like a solid substance through his fingers.
The powerful force allowed him to directly feel the traces of the air.
He slowly clenched his fist again.
Bang ——
A punch was thrown without using any True Yuan or Divine Power.
It was just the most basic physical force.
The air around his fist emitted a dull explosion.
The air was squeezed by his pure strength into a visible vacuum ripple.
The ripple spread, instantly lifting the broken snow on the ground.
"I reckon the explosive power has doubled!" He shot out a glint in his eyes, confident.
The sheer force that the physical body could unleash had doubled, dramatically affecting his overall strength.
Then, he carefully contemplated the changes brought by the Dragon Tendon.
The emergence of the Dragon Tendon brought comprehensive changes.
It’s not just absolute strength and explosiveness.
The muscle fascia network spread throughout the body, enhancing toughness, which increased the body’s load-bearing capacity and defensive power for him.
It also affected his speed and agility.
It can be said that the appearance of the Dragon Tendon has multiple impacts on his strength.
Due to the importance of the body’s Great Tendon, only then is there a specific realm for Muscle Training among the nine martial arts realms.
"In terms of cost-effectiveness, breakthroughs in cultivation technique and skill are still more cost-effective, especially the derived traits!"
Looking at the panel, he was filled with emotion.
[Skill]: Black Dragon Swallowing Whale Skill (Three times limit-breaking 87/40000) (Traits: Whale Swallowing (Deep Purple), Dan Sea (Light Purple), Dragon Tendon (Light Purple))
The emergence of the Dragon Tendon undoubtedly had great impact on his strength.
Moreover, the rank grade of the Dragon Tendon is not low, being at the Purple Level.
But the Source Energy consumption is not much. As a rare skill, the Black Dragon Swallowing Whale Skill’s third breakthrough only consumed five points.
In contrast to trait upgrades, upgrading from Blue Level to Purple Level traits requires 10 Source Energy.
The consumption of doubled points is just for the trait upgrade.
Whereas the breakthrough of Black Dragon Swallowing Whale Skill not only derives traits but also brings a direct improvement in cultivation technique realm.
"The focus must still be on the breakthroughs in cultivation technique and skill!" His gaze fell on the Source Points column, muttering to himself.
[Source Points]: 93.6
Compared to three days ago, the Source Points showed a noticeable increase.
In recent days, practicing the Black Dragon Swallowing Whale Skill, along with the Whale Swallowing Attribute, required him to consume substantial resources daily.
But it simultaneously brought a visible boost in Source Points, bringing him closer to the hundred-point threshold again.
And a hundred points, the most direct effect is allowing one Deep Purple trait level to instantly upgrade to Gold.
He closed the panel and slowly exhaled.
The previous effect remained, secretly relieving him.
"Next, continue enhancing the Black Dragon Swallowing Whale Skill. Resources are now abundant, and the efficiency of this skill is high. It’s suitable for enhancing my physique, swiftly moving into Unity Realm Great Success."
As he pondered, intending to concentrate and continue practicing.
At this moment, he directly looked up toward the direction of the front courtyard.
A familiar aura appeared in his home.
He raised his brows slightly and walked toward the front courtyard.
...
Front courtyard.
"Marquis!" Upon seeing Jiang Ning’s arrival, Xie Xiaojiu and Chen Canghai immediately saluted Jiang Ning.
He nodded, his gaze swept across the empty space ahead, only to see five large iron boxes neatly arranged.
Chen Canghai stepped forward and respectfully said, "Marquis, the Red Sand Gang and Iron Bone Sect have been eradicated. The century-long accumulation of these two sects is all here."
After saying that, he paused for a moment and continued: "Your subordinates have ordered people to register the fields, shops, and other properties. Whether to transfer them to Governor Liu for handling, or to Marquis Wen Yuan, we seek your command."
Having said that, he continued, "These five boxes are filled with Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, rare minerals, superior pills, and silver and gold wealth stored by the Red Sand Gang and Iron Bone Sect."
Jiang Ning’s eyes swept over the five heavy iron boxes. Although the lids were not open, he could sense the abundant energy fluctuations within.
He nodded, "Well done!"
"It was Miss Xie who escorted them all the way!" Chen Canghai added.
Jiang Ning nodded and then said, "The properties and shops, hand the register to Marquis Wen Yuan, he will handle it properly!"
"Yes!" Chen Canghai replied respectfully.
At this moment, Xie Xiaojiu also stepped forward, presenting a thick ledger with both hands.
"Marquis, this is a detailed list of the contents of these five boxes. Please take a look!"
Hearing these words, Jiang Ning accepted the ledger handed over by Xie Xiaojiu.
He opened it and quickly scanned it with his eyes.
As the pages turned, he immediately understood in his heart.
The Red Sand Gang occupies a special underground fire mineral vein, with a substantial reserve of Red Flame Iron Essence and Fire Copper, the value primarily comes from here.
The Iron Bone Sect is known for body refinement, and the treasures in the sect are mostly for strengthening the physique.
He flipped to the last page, having made his calculations in his mind.
Though these two sects are not as deep-rooted as the Cross Immortal Gate and Chaosheng Pavilion, their century-old accumulation still makes for a rich repository.
With these resources, he can focus more freely on cultivation without restraint.
Sufficient enough to support his Black Dragon Swallowing Whale Skill to easily reach another level.
"Very good." He put away the list and looked at Chen Canghai: "How is Jing Wuming progressing over there?"
Chen Canghai replied: "Brother Jing is currently still mopping up the remnants of the Red Sand Gang."
Jiang Ning nodded without further questioning.
"Well done!" he praised.
"This is just my duty!" Chen Canghai replied respectfully.
Afterwards, Jiang Ning gave tasks to the two of them, and the two then left the mansion.
...
Backyard.
Five iron chests were laid out in a row.
Jiang Ning waved his hand to lift the lid, and immediately, all kinds of treasure lights mixed with rich energy waves rushed towards him.
In the first chest, fiery red ores were piled together, mixed with fire copper.
These two kinds of ores are materials sufficient to forge divine weapons.
But for him, with the Whale Swallowing attribute, his body can absorb the abundant energy contained in the ores, which plays a role no less than spiritual pills and elixirs.
Then he looked at the second chest.
The chest mainly contained blue and white Spirit Jade, and a pile of gold and silver.
He quickly scanned the third, fourth, and fifth chests.
"These five large chests are roughly capable of enhancing my Source Points by thirty!" he estimated simply in his heart, feeling a bit excited.
More resources are yet to arrive, including the foundations of the Red Sand Gang and Iron Bone Sect, which have not yet been converted into wealth to purchase Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.
He made a simple estimate in his heart, with the current inventory plus the subsequent wealth and resources, his Source Points can easily be doubled from their current basis.
"Since that’s the case, there’s no need to be frugal now. Source Points can also be actively invested to enhance trait levels, after all, sharpening the axe does not delay the work of cutting firewood!"
With thoughts swirling in his heart, he opened the panel and quickly scanned it.
His gaze quickly locked onto a trait.
[Unity of Knowledge and Action (Light Blue)]: Unity of Knowledge and Action, there must be gains.
Unity of Knowledge and Action, there must be gains.
Just these eight words were worth his attention.
The panel’s explanations were never false.
So he understood what the two words "there must" implied.
[Would you like to consume 2 Source Points to upgrade the Unity of Knowledge and Action level?]
[Consume Source Points 2...]
[Would you like to consume 10 Source Points...]
[Would you like to consume 20 Source Points...]
It was just a matter of moments.
The Unity of Knowledge and Action, which was originally only of blue level, had now transformed into Deep Purple.
[Unity of Knowledge and Action (Deep Purple)]: Unity of Knowledge and Action, there must be gains.
Compared to just now, the description of this trait has not changed at all.
But he understood that consecutive level ups, one small, one crossing the level, could not be without effect.
"Might as well give it a try!" he pondered.
Then he closed his eyes.
It was just a moment.
[Black Dragon Swallowing Whale Skill Experience Value +247]
Seeing the first prompt, he reopened his eyes.
"Sure enough, there couldn’t be no change."
"Having broken through once, not only did the efficiency of gaining Experience Value not decrease, but it actually increased, this should be the efficiency bonus provided by the Unity of Knowledge and Action!"
He contemplated, nodding silently.
With abundant resources now, and more continuously arriving, he need not be so frugal and can reserve Source Points for breakthroughs in cultivation techniques and skills.
Afterwards, his gaze fell back on the Source Points.
[Source Points]: 61.6
Even after this bout of spending, he still had more than sixty Source Points.
Enough to support this extravagance two more times.
"That’ll do, let’s not continue being extravagant!" He closed the panel, thinking to himself.
